From the Elder's Pen "Opportunities And Benefits Of 'Come Together' Worship" 11/10/02 Past/Future Articles

WORSHIP provides me the opportunity to bring something to God:  My heart, my respect, my thanksgiving, my love.

WORSHIP allows me an opportunity to have my faith strengthened.

WORSHIP gives me faith to face what life will throw at me in the time ahead.

WORSHIP allows me to learn about God, from His Word, and know Him.  We learn what He is like.

WORSHIP reminds me of the assurance of the never failing love of God.

WORSHIP helps me see the areas I need correcting or to grow in my life.

WORSHIP helps keep me prepared for the life to follow this one.

WORSHIP helps me learn how to tell my friends about the Lord and His        Kingdom.

WORSHIP gives me fellow believers to lean upon and gain encouragement from.

WORSHIP gives me opportunity to learn of the “work” that the church is doing and to participate in it.